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The star has been dating the 30 year old since 2008 and was spotted sporting a diamond ring during a day out in Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday.

Now her spokesperson has confirmed to People.com that the pair is planning its wedding after Shulman asked for the star's hand in marriage.

Hathaway recently admitted she had vowed to avoid men after breaking up with Italian real estate developer Raffaello Follieri, who was convicted of fraud in 2008 - but she "fell in love like a fool" after meeting fellow actor Shulman.